Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

Ghorepani Poonhill Panorama Trek is suited for beginner of trekking with limited time expecting real experience of Trekking in Nepa. Ghorepani Poon hill trekking is one of the famous trekking route in Nepal for both teahouse and organized The Ghorepani Poon hill trekking is the one of the most accessible sunrise point in the Himalayas. Also this trekking trail is very popular short trekking and acquire not to dangers among trekkers visiting Nepal. The bravura mountain scenery and the beautiful ethnic villages and unique culture validate the popularity of Ghorepani trekking.

The trekking commence from Pokhara city which is paradise of the nature lovers. In spring season the Ghorepani trekking trail ablaze with flowering rhododendrons- a paradise's of the botanical. After overnight in Ulleri village(2073m) the trail gradually ascent to the Ghorepani (2850m) through the thick forest and highland scrub and exotic plants and trees of rhododendron, magnolia ,myriad of orchids. In Ghorepani has several number of good lodge where you can spent a night.

The main attraction of Ghorepani trekking is Poon Hill, situated at an altitude of 3210m,one of the most spectacular mountain spots on earth from here you can enjoy fabulous sunrise over the Himalayas.From Poon hill can enjoy the splendid Himalayan views including the Mount Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna I 8091m, Machhapuchhre Himal 6998m, Nilgiri 7041m, Annapurna South 7219 m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Lamjung Himal 6988m.

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9 Days

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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m.)

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus(200km.) around 6/7 hours drive.

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m.)
We will be coming to receive you at theTribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and you will be transferred to the hotel for staying overnight. You will be warmly greeted at the hotel. Then you will be provided additional information about the further trip and we will collect your needed documents for our official purposes. After short preliminary meeting, either stay and take rest at the hotel or hang around in the city at the evening to explore the local areas. It depends upon your interests and conditions. Enjoy the delicious Nepali dinner before nap.

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus(200km.) around 6/7 hours drive.
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. It takes about 7 hours by tourist bus. Take the beautiful views of mountains and local areas from bus. After reaching Pokhara, you will be escorted to the hotel. Pokhara is one of the best tourism area of Nepal. You have some rest and then take the view of beautiful lake and magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, fishtail (Machhapuchhare) and five peaks of Annapurna. You can also explore the local places and their cultures. Stay overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.

Day 03: Drive to Nayapul 2 hours drive(42km) by Taxi and walk to Ulleri (2020m), 5 hours walk.
You will be drove to Nayapul which is only about 2 hours (1050m.) far from Pokhara. Our guide will lead you to your every destination. Your Annapurna Base Camp Trekking begins here. after ascending steeply for the first 2 hours and then ascend gently to reach at Ulleri, a large Magar village at an altitude of 2020m. Overnight at guest house.

Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani (2853 m.), 5 hours walk.
After breakfast at the morning, this trek gently ascends up to Banthanti (2250 meters) through refreshingly cool Oak and rhododendron forest. You can enjoy the fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan range after few hours of walk from Banthanti. The natural beauty over this place is admirable. The scenery of this place boost your energy and helps to climb up the steeply steps and immerse you to walk more. Ghorepani is also one of the most popular view points in Nepal. It takes nearly 5 hours to reach Ghorepani by walking.

Day 05: Trek to Tadapani (2630m.) – 5 to 6 hrs walk.
An hour early morning hike to Poon Hill (3232m.) offers you the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountains. We hike down to Ghorepani and after a hot breakfast at Lodge and trek to Tadapani (2650 m.). Most part of the trail we trek through the colorful jungle of pine and rhododendron trees. This day is your long day walk because early morning 45 minute hike to poon hill and 1 hour takes to wait and view sunrise and 25 minute takes to come down to the hotel. We will take our hot breakfast at hotel and we will start our trek to Tadapani around 8:30 am. After 6 hours walk we will arrived at Tadapani. Its means we will walk around 8 hours in this day. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 06: Trek Tadapani to Ghandurk (1940m) 4 hours walk and drive to Pokhara (950 m.) 4 hours drive by local bus or Jeep.
Today, the trail descends through forests to Ghandruk, it is easy trekking by descending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests with the chirping sounds of birds .This is one of the popular destinations for the birds' lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village and the home to many Gorkha soldiers. Because of its beautiful mountain views its one of popular destinations for trekkers. We will take our lunch here and we will catch the local bus or Jeep to Pokhara.

Day 07: Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus 6/7 hours drive.

Day 08: Kathmandu valley full day sightseeing
After breakfast you will be headed for the full day sightseeing of capital city- Kathmandu. Kathmandu is the city of temples and world heritage sites. Our trek leader will lead you to the famous and interesting places of Kathmandu valley. You will be taken to the famous religious places like Patan and Pashupatinath as Hindu’s, and Swayambhunath and Bouddhanath as Buddhist’s. You can see many attractive temples and gumbas in different places. Then, the rest of time, you will be visited to explore the other places and their local cultures. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 09 : Departure to International Airport
Our vehicle will drop you to the International Airport for your departure.